RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

RED CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL

RED CREEK, NEW YORK 13143

SUMMARY OF THE

REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2005 DISTRICT OFFICE

Board Members Present: Mr. Larry Curtis, Mrs. Debbie Hicks, Miss Molly Martin,

Mr. Matthew Osterhaudt, Mr. Charles Paice

Board Members Excused: Mrs. Barbara Dates, Mr. Richard Stevens

Administration Present: Mr. David Sholes, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Andrew DiBlasi, Asst. Superintendent

Mr. Randall L. Lawrence, Middle School Principal and

Clerk of the Board

Mrs. Lynda L. Sereno, Elementary School Principal

Mr. Charles Mitchell, Interim High School Principal

Mrs. Cynthia Keeling, Intern

Others Present: W. Lawton, M.

Waterman, M. Updike, D. Updike

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by VicePresident Paice.

A. PUBLIC FORUM

None.

B. MINUTES:

Special Meeting – February 2, 2005

A motion was made by Mr. Osterhaudt, seconded by Mrs. Hicks, to approve the minutes

of the Special Meeting of February 2, 2005.

Carried unanimously.

C. TREASURER’S REPORTS

1. Treasurer’s Report – January 2005:

A motion was made by Mr. Osterhaudt, seconded by Mrs. Hicks, to approve the

Treasurer’s Report for January 2005.

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Carried unanimously.

2. Warrants through February 16, 2005

A motion was made by Mr. Osterhaudt, seconded by Mrs. Hicks, to approve a General

Fund Monthly Warrant of $918,806.78, a General Fund System Warrant of

$252,994.11, a School Lunch Fund Monthly Warrant of $19,429.25, a School Lunch

Fund System Warrant of $18,007.79, a Special Aids Fund Monthly Warrant of

$125,139.10, a Special Aids Fund System Warrant of $24,337.69, and a Capital Fund

Monthly Warrant of $11,068.21.

Carried unanimously.

D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS

1. Policy Review: Fund Raising by Students

Mrs. W. Lawton, PTA President, presented information concerning the application of

the current district fund raising policy. Discussion followed and the Board of

Education, by consensus, agreed to allow a BJ’s card sale at the elementary school.

The policy committee will meet to reexamine the current district policy and clarify it.

2. Presentation: Learning Center

Mrs. M. Waterman, Learning Center teacher, presented information concerning the

High School/Middle School Learning Center program. This is the eighth year of the

program. It has provided academic support to students at all academic levels in the

High School and Middle School. The program continues to be successful.

E. NEW BUSINESS

1. Certified Staff:

Appointment: High School Principal, W. Noel Patterson:

Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr.

Osterhaudt, seconded by Miss Martin;

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby

appoints W. Noel Patterson to the position of High School Principal for a threeyear

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probationary period beginning July 1, 2005. Area of certification will be School

Administrator/ Supervisor with Provisional Certification pending. This appointment

is contingent upon proper certification in accordance with Education Law, the

Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the ByLaws of the Board of

Education.

Carried unanimously.

Extension of Appointment: High School Interim Principal, Charles H. Mitchell

Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr.

Osterhaudt, seconded by Miss Martin;

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby

authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute an agreement with Charles H.

Mitchell to provide administrative services as the High School Interim Principal

beginning November 29, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

Carried unanimously.

Appointment: Athletic Coaches, Spring 2005; Appointment: Substitute Teachers, S.

Jerome Oertling, Kristin L. Powell, Thomas Breen, Jr.:

Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr.

Osterhaudt, seconded by Mrs. Hicks, to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLVED, That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District

hereby appoints the following athletic coaches for the 2005 spring season

Athletic Coaches

Scott R. Sugar Boys’ Varsity Baseball

Burgess L. Malcott Boys’ Jr. Varsity Baseball

Daniel P. Gilmore Boys’ Jr. High Baseball

David Benwell Girls’ Varsity Softball

Richard Pitts Girls’ Jr. Varsity Softball

Thomas H. Schlegel Golf

Steven H. Maynard Varsity Boys’ Track

Joseph S. Bonanno Varsity Girls’ Track

and

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District

hereby appoints the following as substitute teachers:

S. Jerome Oertling, III. MA Degree

Initial Cert. pending Earth Science

Kristin L. Powell BS Degree

No Certification K12

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Thomas M. Breen, Jr. BA Degree

No Certification K12

Carried unanimously.

2. Classified Staff

Appointment: Teacher Aides, Amy B. Forsythe, Rosemary Baker, Katherine G.

Abrams, Sandra L. Kiemle; Substitute School Nurse, Barbara J. Burke:

Upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr.

Osterhaudt, seconded by Mrs. Hicks;

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby

appoints Amy B. Forsythe to the temporary position of Teacher Aide (OnetoOne

with Disabled Pupil) effective retroactively to February 7, 2005. Said position shall

be fulltime, approximately seven hours per day, approximately 187 days per year.

Appointment will be made annually by the Board of Education and is on a

temporary basis for the duration of the particular pupil’s stay in the district of as

specified in the particular pupil’s IEP; and

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby

appoints Rosemary Baker to the temporary position of Teacher Aide (OnetoOne

with Disabled Pupil) effective retroactively to February 7, 2005. Said position shall

be fulltime, approximately six and threequarter hours per day, approximately 187

days per year. Appointment will be made annually by the Board of Education and is

on a temporary basis for the duration of the particular pupil’s stay in the district of as

specified in the particular pupil’s IEP; and

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby

appoints Katherine G. Abrams to the temporary position of Teacher Aide (Oneto

One with Disabled Pupil) effective retroactively to February 7, 2005. Said position

shall be fulltime, approximately five and onehalf hours per day, approximately 187

days per year. Appointment will be made annually by the Board of Education and is

on a temporary basis for the duration of the particular pupil’s stay in the district of as

specified in the particular pupil’s IEP; and

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby

appoints Sandra L. Kiemle to the temporary position of Teacher Aide (OnetoOne

with Disabled Pupil) effective retroactively to February 7, 2005. Said position shall

be fulltime, approximately six hours per day, approximately 187 days per year.

Appointment will be made annually by the Board of Education and is on a

temporary basis for the duration of the particular pupil’s stay in the district of as

specified in the particular pupil’s IEP; and

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That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby

appoints Barbara J. Burke as a Substitute School Nurse. Said appointment is

effective February 17, 2005. This appointment is made emergency conditional

pending clearance from the New York State Education Department.

Carried unanimously.

3. CSE Recommendations

None.

Approval: Senior Class Trip, April 2005

Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Curtis,

seconded by Mrs. Hicks;

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby

approves the Senior Class Trip for the Class of 2005 to Washington, D.C. and

Williamsburg, Virginia from April 1721, 2005.

Carried unanimously

5. Revised Policy No. 1230: Reporting of Expenditures and Contributions

This proposed revision was presented for a first reading.

6. Budget Revenue Estimates, 200506:

Mr. Sholes and Mr. DiBlasi shared information concerning revenue estimates for

the 200506 school year budget. Total revenue estimates without a tax increase are

$13,605,000.00 Preliminary projections for 200506 expenses are $14,500,000.00

As budget development

continues, those numbers will become more closely

aligned. The goal is to reduce the expenditure number while maintaining

programs.

F. CORRESPONDENCE:

Mr. Sholes shared correspondence as listed.

1. Letter from Fair Haven Fire Dept.

2. News and Notes from James Kadamus

3. Biweekly Newsletter from J. Kadamus

4. Reading First Visit to Cuyler School

G. SUPERINTENDENT’S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

Mr. Sholes shared his correspondence and reported on the items listed.

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1. Enrollment & Attendance

Summary, 200405 Period 5

2. Science Olympiad Results Red Creek scored 4 gold medals and 9 medals overall. Red

Creek has qualified for the State competition in March.

3. Memo to Buildings and Grounds staff

4. Fifth Grade Honor Roll

5. English 12 Options for Students: A motion was made by Mr. Osterhaudt, seconded by

Mrs. Hicks to accept this proposal. Carried unanimously.

6. Information on foreign exchange students

7. High School Test Results Test results for the first half of the year are very good.

8. Academic Eligibility

9. Nonresident policy Cessation of tuition fees will begin in September 2005.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A motion was made by Mr. Osterhaudt, seconded by Miss Martin, to enter into Executive

Session at 8:55 p.m. to discuss personnel issues.

Carried unanimously.

Without objection from any Board member, Vice President Paice moved the Board out of

Executive Session at 9:44 p.m.

Approval: Community

Service Fulfillment:

Upon recommendation by the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Curtis,

seconded by Mrs. Hicks;

That the Board of Education of the Red Creek Central School District hereby approves a

community service assignment at the Red Creek Community Recreation Center for Gerald

Henderson.

Carried unanimously.

H. ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Mr. Osterhaudt, seconded by Mrs. Hicks, to adjourn the meeting

at 9:50 p.m.

Carried unanimously.